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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Brown Brindle Cowhide, Vinyl & Walnut
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame and a premium vinyl upholst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Jonathan Adler Grey Velvet Rider Counter Stools, Set of 2
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Jonathan Adler, these contemporary counter stools have an ornate aesthetic. Constructed from a white frame, the stools have polished nickel sabots and accents, with a ...
Category

2010s Modern Stools

Materials

Nickel

Set of 6 Modern Counter Chairs Flock CS1/65cm in Polyester Baloo Boucle by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The design bar chair Flock is not just a modern chair; it's a masterpiece that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with comfort and meticulous craftsmanship. This bar-height chair fe...
Category

2010s Ukrainian Modern Stools

Materials

Ash, Wood, Acrylic, Linen, Sheepskin, Faux Fur, Cotton, Bouclé, Wool, Fa...

Set of 2 adjustable Bar Stools In Oak & Leather - Fritz Hansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Adjustable bar stools, Fritz Hansen. Frame in solid oak with seat newly upholstered with cognac leather. Adjustable height (in photo approx. 72 cm.) max H 89 Low 69 cm Denmark appr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Sass Counter Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape A
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'A', which is the stool in the first image. 'B' and 'C' are available in...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Harbor Bar Stool, Handcrafted Modern Rope Seat Bar Stool with Backrest
Located in Stevenson, WA
Phloem Studio Harbor Bar Stool is a modern contemporary solid wood stool handmade custom to order. The Harbor Stool is available in counter or bar heights, with turned, tapered, and shaped legs and solid wood backrest. Available in 4 solid wood options: walnut, white oak, maple, and black. Available with a rope woven seat. (Inquire for upholstery options). Each seat has 140 feet of polypropylene rope with a modern yacht weave. For the kitchen island or the neighborhood tavern, it’s a pleasant seat to enjoy a snack or drink. Bar height seat is 30" from the floor. Also available in counter height. Custom heights are available upon request. *Please note: this is a bar height stool. Please see our listing for Harbor Counter Stool...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

1950s Aino and Alvar Aalto for Artek 60 Stool / Side Table in Birch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Stool 60, originally designed by Aino and Alvar in 1933. This particular example was produced by Artek in Finland circa the 1950s. The stool is crafted from solid birch wit...
Category

1950s Finnish Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Birch

Contemporary Ceramic Facetated Side Table Column Stool Unglazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade earthenware facetated side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

SITIERA_01 Solid Wood Stool, with Natural Thick Leather Accents, and Aged Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Stool crafted from solid Seike wood with Ébano finish, featuring thick leather accents, and aged bronze or stainless steel CNC-lathed hardware. Our SITIERA_01 stool and side table embodies our commitment to conscious design, reflected not only in our relationship with artisans and suppliers but also in our use of noble materials. ANDEAN primarily utilizes thick, natural Ecuadorian leather...
Category

2010s Ecuadorean Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Arc de Stool '52
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Arc de Stool'52 in Black Varished Chestnut Designed by Project 213A in 2022 The taller version of the stool's legs curves inwards towards its triangular...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Walnut

Arc de Stool '52
Arc de Stool '52
$1,306 / item
Pair of Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 2 sass stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image. The Sottsass inspired “Sas...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Ash

Arno Declercq Belgian Oak Wood Shou Sugi Ban Four Legs Side Table or Stool
Located in Chicago, IL
Arno Declercq Belgian oak wood four legs stool may be used as a side table or a stool. Arno Declercq is a Belgian designer and art dealer born in 1994 who makes bespoke objects for i...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Counter Stool in Light Gray Fabric and Chocolate Metallic Wood - Sotto Line
Located in Miami, FL
Blending timeless elegance with modern ergonomics, the Sotto Counter Stool by Uultis is crafted for those who value design and function in equal measure. Its chocolate-hued solid woo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret Teak Ring Stool
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present this authentic and rare Pierre Jeanneret stool. Made for the Punjab University classrooms in the early 1960s, this model is considered one of the most desir...
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

De Sede DS 531 Stool in Black Upholstery by De Sede Design-Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply beautiful. Or beautifully simple. Whoever settles into seating furniture from the DS-531 range is not only in for a comfortable and relaxing experience, thanks to the lowered sitting position, but will also feel right at home in the stitched leather design. The sweeping frame construction and a wooden supporting base for the seat cushions are the simple structural elements of these sculptures. They are available both as three-seat and as a cozy armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

James Side Table in Ceramic and White or Ebonized Oak by Danny Kaplan Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The base of the James side table is constructed by stacking slab-built ceramic bricks. While they're angular in nature, the bricks retain the softness and organic feel of the clay. A solid oak table top sits inside a notch, allowing the two materials to become one piece. The ceramic legs...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Italian Designer, Stool, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and beige fabric stool designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional fee. Lead times will be an ad...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications—100% made in the USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full lin...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Bar Stool by Naoto Fukusawas for Magis, 2000s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The high bar stool from the Déjà-Vu series from the Italian manufacturer Magis according to a design by Naoto Fukusawas from 2005. A classic design in contemporary materiality. The ...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Modernist Japanese Ring Stool c1970s
By Tokukichi Kato, Tendo Mokko
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic, vintage modern Japanese ring stool in the manner of Kato Tokukichi. Freshly upholstered in beautiful original Knoll fabric. Acquired in Japan. Amazing wood work detail.
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Wood Frame Counter Stool in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures. Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools. The Woo...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frenesi' Aluminium Stool by Ramón Benedito for Group Transatlantic, Spain, circa 1985 – Original Condition Introducing the iconic Frenesi aluminium stool, designed by Ramón Benedito...
Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Bench in Tomato Red Velvet with solid walnut feet
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Fleure bench, with its impeccable fluted detailing compliments one of our signature pieces, the Fleure sofa. Shown here upholstered in a gorgeous Tomato red cotton velvet. The fe...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple stools are available, but the price listed is for each stool) 1951 series counter stool, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. T...
Category

1950s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Stools Carved from a Single Block of Scented Cedar, Ergonomic Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fashioned from a single block of aromatic cedar, this stool showcases a concave ergonomic seat ensuring comfort. It boasts side grooves for easy handling. Crafted entirely from natur...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Cedar

ST81 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Functional and decorative stoneware object, crafted by pinching and coiling. The ceramic surface is applied either with a brush or by pouring. Each piece of this collection is un...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

1 Teknion Variable Stool by Alessandro Piretti
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teknion Variable stool by Alessandro Piretti Designed by Alessandro Piretti, Variable is ideal for informal spaces where reconfiguration is encouraged, yet durability and style remain essential. Variable features a one-piece molded shell...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Beatriz Counter Stools
Located in Queens, NY
4 "Beatriz" counter stools featuring an industrial / biomorphic design that combines an organic form of a brass seat and contrasting dark patinaed textured ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Set of Three Swivel Bar Stools in Style of Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of molded waterfall style stools is the style of Charles Hollis Jones. Seats are newly upholstered and swivel.
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Lucite

Patrick Norguet Little Apollo Stool for Artifort
By Artifort, Patrick Nourget
Located in Miami, FL
Little Apollo counter stool with cherry plum color fabric on chrome plated steel frame by Artifort.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Miss Champagne Stool Isabelle Rigal Contemporary Natural Cedar Made in Italy Riv
Located in Cantù, IT
Stool made from a single block of scented cedar that is a representation of a large cork used in champagne bottles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Four Legs Burnt and Waxed Iroko Wood Stool by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Four legs stool by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 32 x W 32 x H 50 cm Materials: Burned and waxed Iroko wood Signed by Arno Declercq Arno Declercq Belgi...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Barstool Featuring Curved Rattan Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A Mid-Century Modern style bar chair in walnut finished frame. Backrest in natural woven cane and seat upholstered in black faux leather. Dimensions: W 46 cm x D 58 cm x H 104 cm ...
Category

2010s European Modern Stools

Materials

Faux Leather, Rattan, Wood

Pair Classic Contemporary Bar Stool Silver Aged Metal & Dark Brown Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary barstool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of stools Garouste & Bonetti Koala bronze mohair velvet 1995
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of stools by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their colla...
Category

1990s French Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze

New Modern Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble, Designer Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble Size: ⌀ 37 x 40 cm. - 14.6 x 15.7 in. Commercial name: Nissa Stool/Side table in Black Marquinia marble, Nissa Collection by the Spanish d...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Marble

Infinite Ody Circular Seat in Paarl Grey Granite & Bronze by Jesse Ede
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinite Ody Circular Seat in Paarl Grey Granite & Bronze by Jesse Ede Limited Edition of 5 Pieces + 2AP Dimensions: D 44 x W 201 x H 202 cm. Materials: Granite and brass. A bronze ...
Category

2010s South African Modern Stools

Materials

Granite, Bronze

Upholstered Ottoman with Sculpted Metallic Plinth Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This upholstered ottoman seamlessly blends refined comfort with architectural elegance. Its subtly curved silhouette and gentle tufting provide inviting softness, while the polished ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

PANTERA II – Lacquered Wood with Dedar Upholstery – Timeless
Located in London, GB
Pantera is a stool that carries its elegance with quiet confidence. Designed with elongated lines and softened geometry it merges comfort with sculptural clarity. The lacquered wood ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

C. 1980s Set of Three Fame Fiorile Bar Stools by Fasem of Italy in Red & Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of three Fiorile Bar Stools, designed and produced by Fasem in Italy. These particular examples are from the 1980s. The stool's design is comprised of a steel frame and...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Italian Designer, Stools, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of solid wood and pink bouclé fabric stools, designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 3 Silhouette Bar Stool, Mix & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye catching bar stool. The joint dimension of people and objects strongly influenced the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Brass, Metal

Customizable Leather ClassiCon Satish Bar Stool by Eckart Muthesius
Located in New York, NY
The palace of Maharajah Shri Yeshwant Rao Holkar Bahadur was located in far-away India, yet it was equipped with the latest in modern finesse from a western lifestyle. This included ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Classic French Style Bar & Counter Stool In Rich Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by French historical classicism, this stool showcases sculptural lines and intricately carved wood details. Adorned with sumptuous velvet upholstery and chrome nails, it rad...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Concrete Contemporary Stool & Side Table, Red Brick Cement Color
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Tadao line, created in homage to the famous architect with whom we share a Minimalist approach and the creative use of the material, is the perfect synthesis of our philosophy: o...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

SHAKER Counter Stool ''Atelier Edition'' by AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Counter Stool '' Atelier Edition'' — Handmade to Order Shown in : Natural grain Leather (SIENA - Eggplant), Dull Champagne Metal &...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel, Metal, Brass, Nickel

Set of 3 Counter Stool, Contemporary Design, Black Steel & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary counter stool belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Charlotte Perriand Three-Legged Stool Authentic & Rare Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It is made out of basic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Ceramic Side Table Column Stool Dark Grey Glazed Stoneware
Located in Rubi, Catalunya
Handmade stoneware side table manufactured at the workshop of Apparatu in Barcelona. Different clay bodys are mixed with natural fibers like corn, straw, or heather straw. The pieces...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware

SHAKER Counter Stool by AMBROZIA, Leather, Blackened Steel & Oxidized Oak
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker modern counter stool chair is handmade to order. Featuring our optional Luxurious Blackened steel frame and a Genuine leather seat and back. Also offered in COM or COL. In...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Temple Stool in Aluminum by Asher Gillman
Located in Geneve, CH
Temple Stool in Aluminum by Asher Gillman Dimensions: D 48,3 x W 50,8 x H 45,7 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Based in, produced, and shipped from the US. Dimensions are approximate and ...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Classic Counter Bar Stool w Backrest Cognac Leather, Black Rubber Metal
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as t...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Architectural 21st century concrete low stool by LESUSAGERS handmade unique
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
LESUSAGERS 21st century brutalist architectural concrete low stool Handmade piece New and made to order Original perfect condition height 27 cm Large 20 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Modern Elis Stool Made with Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Elis collection is a unique and innovative line of furniture that aims to provide individuals with an ideal design that can help promote well-being and peace in any environment. ...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet

Bertu Patio Stools, Chile Patio Stools, Bar Height
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Patio Stools, Chile Patio Stools, Bar Height These Outdoor Chile Bar Stools are beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The bar st...
Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Set of 2 Kartell One More Please Counter Stools in Green by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If you want to sip a drink at the bar in peace and quiet, you need a comfortable tall stool with a back to lean against. Sometimes one drink is not ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Plastic

Pair of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM Upholstery, Made in USA.
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon handmade ottomans are made to order to your liking and specifications. 100% made in USA. Following the success of its ottomans, GUERIDON launched a full line ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2001 Rare Set of Three Mira Nakashima Custom Counter Stools in Black Walnut 27in
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare set of three American Black Walnut Counter Stools, designed and created by Mira Nakashima for a client in 2001. The wood for ...
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Stools

The 'Antibes' Swiveling Bar Stool by Design Frères, in COM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Antibes' swiveling bar stool by Design Frères, in COM. These are suited to sit comfortably at a 42 in. tall bar. COM required: 1 yard per stool. COM instructions will be reco...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Wood Stool, France, 20th C
Located in New York City, NY
Small wooden stool with tapered legs.
Category

20th Century French Modern Stools

Materials

Wood

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